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Fifth Season arrives with goblins, witches

By Birgit Thompson USAG Stuttgart Public Affairs Office

pring, summer, fall, winter and Fasching - does that sound right? It certainly does if you reside in Germany. Fasching, considered the fifth season in many neighborhoods in Germany, hits full swing on Feb. 16. Seven days of silliness, costumes, parades, food and drink precede the beginning of Lent. Historically known as the last chance to feast before the fast, it became a time of merriment in the Middle Ages when Lent was observed rather firmly. During Lent it was strictly prohibited to consume meat, milk, butter, cheese and any other types of fat. At first, feasting was restricted to the day before Lent like Christmas Eve, the day was called Fasting Eve, or Fastnacht. Later, Lent was viewed as the long road until Easter, and the week prior became an all or nothing festival. Villages and towns participated by butchering enough livestock to overfeed the community during a week of excessive and disorderly festivities. As a logical consequence, many young couples set their wedding date to Shrove Tuesday, the last day before Lent, just in case. As time went by, the time frame of festivities expanded. Today, the 11th day of the 11th month (Nov.) marks the beginning of the Narrenzeit (fools time.) Sometime during the 15th century, parade participants started wearing wooden masks and costumes inspired by the Italian comedia

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The Clowns of the Rhein-Main Karneval club celebrate Fasching during the 2009 parade in Mainz. del arte. Devil faces, witches and demons represented the evil of Fasching in those days called civitas diaboli (state of the devil) by the church. The beginning of the 19th century also marked the end of the Fastnacht. Too many undesirable events had given the tradition a negative image. Though in 1823, during the age of romanticism, the upper crust of Cologne resurrected and restructured the old custom and introduced voting for the Fasching prince, and later, princesses. These temporary Royals were to rule the fools of Fasching. The ruling of the city is given symbolically to the fools during the festivities via the run on city hall, which is practiced in many cities and villages. Overall, Fasching is a huge party for everyone - a chance to eat, drink, and dance and not think too much about serious matters. For Fasching newcomers, heres a tip: On Feb. 16, make sure you leave your tie at home, or wear one you dont care for. During Schmuzigem Donnerstag (dirty Thursday), better known around here as Altweiberfasnet, it is the prerogative of any woman to cut any tie she can get a hold of. If you are one of the victims, dont fret, because she may pay you with a kiss. (Historical information in this article was obtained from www.wikipedia.de.) A listing of Fasching events in the Stuttgart
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Hit the Slopes in Baden-Wrttemberg

ore than 300 ski lifts and 90 kilometer of slopes, averaging 977 meters in length, can be found by skiers in the winter wonderland of Baden Wrttemberg. At the Feldberg ski area, in the south Black Forest, slopes are at world cup level. This area alone operates 28 lifts on 50 kilometers of slopes. They vary in length and difficulty, affording all skiers the right run. With an average of 100 operational days, the Feldberg is a sure bet as a snow region. The snowboard fun park at the bottom of the Seebuck area offers (during high snow times) two tables with two kicks each as well as a selection of rails, jumps and jibs. Most ski lifts are situated in the southern part of the Black Forest and the Swabian Alb. The Fahler ski lifts are the highest in the Black Forest and the slopes play host to the FIS (Fdration Internationale de Ski) and World Cup races. This wintersport area in the German Mittelbebirge, between the Belchen (1,414 meters above sea level) and the Feldberg (1,493 m), you are assured to find snow. Almost 30 km of groomed slopes and 10 ski lifts await. The Belchenlift, a cable cabin, elevates you up to nearly1,400 meters. The Hornlift in Frhnd is one of the longest lifts in the Black Forest. From atop of the Belchen, you can enjoy a 360-degree panoramic view.

most all ski lift stations throughout the valleys.

This area features eleven ski lifts in a 15 kilometer long alley with up to 750 meters of down-hill slopes, floodlights and a point card that allows you to use 10 ski lifts. Lift cards for the Triberg region are available at all lifts. With 28 ski lifts and 50 kilometers of groomed slopes the ski resort around the Feldberg offers a whole array of winter sports. You find slopes rated from beginner to world cup ranking. Also located near Feldberg are the resorts of Seebuck, Grafenmatt and Fahl Alpin, with a total of 25 kilometers of slope and 12 lifts, all accessible with one mutual ski pass. In Altglashtten, Falkau and Neuglashtten you can find family-friendly lifts servicing 3.9 kilometers of groomed slopes. Feldberg, Menzenschwand, Todtnauberg (with the alpine station and 13 kilometers of groomed slopes) and Muggenbrunn, to the west of the Feldberg, have joined together to also provide a combined lift ticket. Seebruck offers a seated ski lift for snow boarders and, depending on the snow conditions, two kickers and three rails. The snowboard school Schneebrett is

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Feldberg Ski Area

also on site to supply tips and tricks to all boarders. A shuttle bus brings skiers and boarders from the Bahnhof Titisee and Bahnhof Brental to the highest peak in the Black Forest. The shuttle runs every 30 minutes, daily from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., between Dec. and April on weekends, holidays and during school vacations. Shuttles from the Bahnhof Todtnau run every hour. Situated just above the city of Aalen, at the north face of the Swabian Alb (close to the Limes-thermal springs), you will find the Ostalb lifts. Here you will find a half-pipe for boarders, t-bar lifts, a baby lift and floodlights for night skiing. There are multiple lifts in the suburbs of Ebingen (630 meters and a child practice lift of 60 meters), Lautlingen (400 meters), Onstemettingen (200 meters) and Pfeffingen (250 meters). Tailfingen, also in this area, is home to the first and only FIS-race course of the Swabian Albs and features a Skilift at the Schlossberg. For more informatoin and snow conditions at these and other ski resorts, in Europe, visit www.skiinfo.de or www.skiinfo. co.uk/

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Ski Resort Belchen

The center of alpine sports in the northern part of the Black Forest is located along the Schwarzwald-Hochstrae. From 600 to 1,100 meters above sea level you will find 20 ski lifts, most equipped with floodlights since ski slopes are open until 10 p.m. Two of the favored slopes are Ruhesteim, which has two lifts, and Grenzstble and Unterstmatt with three lifts each, a baby lift and floodlighting. You can rent equipment (downhill and cross-country skis, sleds and snow-boards) at

Schwarzwald-Hochstrae (Black Forest Highroad)

50 kilometers of groomed slopes around the Feldberg offer runs for beginners to world class skiers.

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Ongoing until April 1: Stuttgart, Free admission
The Landesmuseum Wrttemberg is offering patrons free entrance to the museum. Visitors can enjoy exhibits on display in the Alte Schloss, Fruchtkasten and the Roman Lapidarium in the Neue Schloss. The museum is open daily, Tue. to Sun. from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. This parade is located in the center of town and starts at 2:11 p.m. The Fasching event also features a fools village at the end of the parade.

Feb. 5: Niederwinden, Fasching Parade

Feb. 4-5: Bernau in the Black Forest, Mushing race

Feb. 4-5: Baiersbronn, German student ski jump and Nordic combi Feb. 8: Creglingen, Horse market nation event
The young stars of the Nordic combination and ski jump come together on this weekend at the Baiersbronn ski jump. Students, age 13-14, compete in the Mini-Babybell Student cup. The first jump event starts on Sat. at 11 a.m. with the combination race following at 2:30 p.m. The first event is scheduled for Sunday at 10 a.m. followed by the cross-country ski portion at 1 p.m. This sled race has traditional roots. Once the horn sleds were used to bring wood and hay down the mountains during winter. Today, men and women steer these large sleds at amazing speeds down

This event combines the German and Black Forest mushing championships. A pure-bred and a sprint race are scheduled during this weekend. Winners of this event qualify for the European championships. More than 100 teams with 800 dogs will be racing during this event starting at 9:30 a.m. both days.

Once used to bring hay and wood down from the meadows, today horn sleds are used for racing.

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the hill for sport. Visitors can also enjoy music, entertainment and food during the event.

Stuttgart Fasching events

Feb. 12:Childrens Fasching party at the Hohensteinschule in Zuffenhausen Feb. 15: Childerns Fasching party at the Liederhalle in Stuttgart Feb. 16: Run on City Hall in Feuerbach Feb. 16: Fasching market at the Marktplatz in Bad Cannstatt Feb. 17: Costume party for adults at the Festhalle in Stuttgart-Rohr Feb. 17: Faschin banquet at the Sngerhalle in Stuttgart-Untertrkheim Feb. 18: Childrens Fasching party at the Jugendhaus Zuffenhausen Feb. 18: Street festival at the Stuttgarter Strasse in Feuerbach Feb. 18: Fasching banquet at the Festhalle Feuerbach Feb. 19: Fasching early Schoppen at the firehouse in Stuttgart Heslach Feb. 19: Childrens Fasching at the Festhalle in Feuerbach Feb. 19: Childrens Fasching at the Turnhalle in Steinhaldenfeld Feb. 20: Childrens Fasching at the Townhall in Stuttgart Feb. 20: Monster Music Festival at the Marktplatz in Stuttgart Feb. 20: Fasching party at the Masch at the Liederhalle Bosch-Areal Feb. 21: Large Fasching parade through downtown Stuttgart

Feb. 5: Tbingen, Fasching parade

This parade includes more than 3,500 Hstrger (mask wearers) and 80 clubs that walk in the parade through town. The parade starts at 1:30 p.m. in the center of town. The market is located in the center of town and features a horse parade, variety market and petting zoo for small visitors. The Market opens at 8 a.m. with the arrival of the animals at the Taubertorplatz. This market is located in the center of town and features a variety market, flea market a farmers market and more. This traditional market is located in the center of town and features parcourse jumping, judging and a variety market. Stores in the center of town will be open on Sunday for shopping.
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Feb. 10-13: Gaildorf, Horse market

Feb. 5: Neustadt, Horn sled race

Feb. 10-14: Leonberg, Horse market

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Feb. 11: Drzbach, Horse market
On Tuesday, the main events will be open horse trade and the parade starting at 2 p.m.

Feb. 11: Gemsbach, Fasching parade

This market is located at the Marktplatz and features a parade and variety market starting at 9 a.m. This parade starts at 2:11 p.m. at the Marktplatz. This event is located in the center of town. At the end of the parade the town celebrates Fasching at the Kelterplatz. The parade starts at 2 p.m.

Feb. 11: Hardthausen am Kocher, Fasching parade

Falsely played musical notes make up the very unique sounds of Guggenmusik.

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Feb. 11: Ludwigsburg, ThrillerLive

Feb. 12 Friesenheim, Fasching parade

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Feb. 11-12: Schwbisch Gmnd, International Guggen music meet

The magic of Michael Jackson comes to the Arena in Ludwigsburg for one night only. For tickets, visit www.arena-ludwigsburg.de. This event features more than 20 Guggen bands. Guggenmusik is a term used for all kinds of brass instruments and accompanying drums played during Fasching. Mostly falsely played notes make for very unique musical creations. All the bands feature their own style and costumes. The event is held in the center of town and starts at noon on Saturday. This parade takes place in the center of town, starting at 1:33 p.m.

Feb. 12: Hohenstein, Fasching parade Feb. 12: Kronau, Fasching parade
Starting at 1:30 p.m., this parade winds its way through town and ends at the Merhzweckhalle. This parade will be held in the center of town starting at 1:31 p.m.

More than 1,500 mask and costume wearers will participate in this parade starting at 2 p.m. in the center of town.

Feb. 16: Laupheim, Fasching market Feb. 16: Rottenburg am Neckar, Street festival

This traditional dirty Thursday event is located in the center of town and starts at 4 p.m. This variety market is located in the center of town and opens at 7:30 a.m. This street Fasching event features several bands and costume clubs that roam the streets of Rottenburg. The event opens at 2 p.m. and is located at the Marktplatz and neighboring streets and alleys.

Feb. 12: Plankstadt, Brass parade

Feb. 12: Talheim, Fasching parade

This is the first parade ever held in this region. Starting at 2 p.m., brass bands, costume and mask wearers march through the center of town. More than 3,000 mask and costume wearers make up this large parade that starts at 2 p.m. in the center of town. This event features a variety market located in the center of town. The market opens at 10 a.m. and the parade at 2 p.m. at the Marktplatz. Multiple events, parades and parties take place during the Fasching weekend in the center of town.

Feb. 16: Bad Cannstatt, Schmotziger Donnerstag

This event opens with the annual Fools market at the Marktplatz at 10 a.m. and ends in the clubs and pubs of Bad Cannstatt late at night. Visitors can enjoy the pajama parade and the keg race, where teams play to win the annual Fasching trophy starting at 6:30 p.m. in the historical city center. This annual event leads visitors to Germanys largest waterfalls. More than 400 Triberger devils will march with their torches through the center of town starting at 7 p.m.
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Feb. 12: Bruchsal, Fasching parade Feb. 12: Dornstetten, Fasching parade

Feb. 14: Bad Dizenbach, Fasching parade

Feb. 12: Eberhardzell, Fasching parade

This parade moves through the Hauptstrasse to the Marktplatz and starts at 1 p.m. Following the parade the fools court will be in session at the Marktplatz starting at 2:45 p.m. This parade will be held in the center of town and starts at 2 p.m.

Feb. 16: Triberg, Torch parade

Feb. 15-19: Gegenbach, Fasching events

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Feb. 16-21: Buchen (Odenwald), Fasching events
This annual six-day lineup of Fasching events starts on Dirty Thursday at 6:31 p.m. at the old townhall in the center of town. A parade will be held on Sunday starting at 2 p.m., and winds its way through town.

Feb. 18: Wschenbeuren, Fasching parade

on to the Marktplatz starting at 1:30 p.m. and featuring live bands and other entertaining events.

Feb. 16-21: Mannheim, Fasching market Feb. 19: Bad Wimpfen, Fasching This market will be located in the parade Feb. 16-21: Sigmaringen, Historical Feb. 19: Donaueschingen, Fasching Fasching parade
This event starts out with the 6 a.m. waking of the inner city followed by a childrens parade through town at 11 a.m. The townhall will be seized at 6:18 p.m., and thats only the first day. Several other events will take place during the six days of Fasching in Sigmaringen, among them the parade on Tuesday at 2 p.m. through the center of town. The Guggen musicians play their wrong notes, accompanied by fairies, witches, goblins and other scary mask bearers during this annual parade through the center of town. About 2,000 mask and costume wearers parade through the center of town starting at 1:30 p.m. The fools of Murrhard roam the streets after dark, starting at 7:11 p.m. The parade will be held in the center of town starting at 2 p.m. Part two of the Rottenburg Fasching starts at the St. Moritz Church with the annual fools service. After the service the party moves center of town at the Wasserturm and Planken. This parade will be held in the center of town starting at 2:11 p.m.

This parade features more than 2,000 mask wearers, many Guggenmusik bands and more. The parade starts at 1:33 p.m. in the center of town.

Feb. 19: Weil der Stadt, Fasching parade

through the center of town starting at 1:30 p.m. and ending with a large party throughout the historical city center. This large parade features numerous mask and costume wearers, large floats and over 25 different marching bands. More than 20 different Fasching guilds come together during this colorful event in the center of town. The parade starts at 2 p.m. This parade is traditionally held during the early evening hours. It features mask and costume wearers as well as marching bands and floats. The parade starts at 7 p.m. This parade will wind its way through town starting at 2:11 p.m. This traditional parade is located in the center of town and starts at 2 p.m. This traditional rafting event takes place at the stroke of one oclock. Brave men and women take to the small Schiltach river in their wooden bathtubs and other self-made floating devices. This event is followed by a parade at 2:30 p.m.

Feb. 20: Calw, Night parade

Feb. 18: Bhlerzell, Guggenmusik concert and parade

Feb. 19: Gaggenau, Fasching parade

This large parade lures thousands of visitors each year. It features Fasching clubs from Germany, Austria and Switzerland. Highlights of this parade are the extensively decorated floats that mirror current world and political topics. The parade starts at 2 p.m. in the center of town.

Feb. 20: Ettlingen, Rose Monday parade Feb. 20: Pullendorf, Rose Monday parade Feb. 20: Scharmberg, Fasching rafting

Feb. 18: Hockenheim, Fasching parade

Feb. 19: Hausach, Fasching parade Feb. 19: Neuhausen/Fildern, Fasching parade Feb. 19: Rottenburg am Neckar, Fasching parade
This parade starts at the Hauptstrasse at 2 p.m.

This parade features more than 3,000 mask wearers, large parade floats and numerous marching bands. Starting at 2:11 p.m.at the eastern city entrance, it winds its way through town.

Feb. 18: Murrhardt, Night parade

This colorful parade starts at 1:33 p.m. in the center of town. Multiple clubs and guilds come together to parade along floats and marching bands through the historical city center. The parade starts at 1:30 p.m. This large parade is winds its way

Feb. 20: Trochtelfingen, Fasching parade

This parade is one of the largest in the region. Large floats, colorful costumes and more await visitors in the historical city center starting at 1:32 p.m. On Monday, Horb will hold its annual Fasching parade starting at 1:30 p.m. and the traditional witch burning on Tuesday, also starting at 1:30 p.m.
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Feb. 18: Philippsburg: Fasching parade

Feb. 18: Rottenburg am Neckar, Street Fasching

Feb. 20-21: Horb am Neckar, Fasching events

Feb. 19: Villingen-Schwenningen, Fasching parade

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Feb. 20-21: Rottweil, Fasching parades
These parades are scheduled for Monday at 8 a.m. as well as on Tuesday at 8 a.m. and 3 p.m. Rottenburg takes the tradition of the Narrensprung, or fools jump, very seriously. Only locals whom were born in Rottweil or have lived in the city at least 15 years, are allowed to participate in costume. The parades all start at the Schwarzen Toor and wind their way through the city center to the Friedrichsplatz. This traditional market is located at the Festplatz in Altenstadt and features carriage parades, market booths and more starting at 8:30 a.m. This market is located in the center of town and features a variety market and more starting at 8 a.m. The parade or fools jump starts at 1:30 p.m. The mask wearers and Fasching guilds start their trail through town at the Schlossplatz.

Feb. 21: Waldbronn, Fasching parade Feb. 22: Biberach an der Riss, City market
This parade will be held in the center of town and starts at 2 p.m.

Fools of the regional guilds wear special costumes of white linen with bronze tubes attached to the front and back, often weighing more than 50 pounds. Starting at 9 a.m., the day is filled with Fasching events throughout town.

Feb. 24-26: Ulm/ Neu-Ulm, Orchid days

This market transforms the EdwinScharff-Haus into an exotic flower paradise. Orchid growers from all over the world will present their newest and most beautiful creations. This is a special second-hand market at the Neuen Messplatz. It features antiques as well as slightly-used items for sale.

Feb. 25: Mannheim, Krempelmarkt

Feb. 21: Geislingen an der Steige, Horse market

Feb. 24-26: Bad Schussenried, Easter egg market

This large variety market is located at the Marktplatz, opening at 7 a.m.

Feb. 25-26: Baiersbronn, FIS-Cup Ski jumping

Feb. 21: Gerabronn, Horse market

Feb. 24-26: Freiburg in Breisgau, Garden dreams

More than 50 international artists will put their Easter egg creations on display. The market opens at 10 a.m. This is the ideal time for garden enthusiasts to plan this years gardens. Visitors can explore new classes of plants, find out more about design and get ideas for their own green oases. The new concept of garden wellness will be introduced during this two day event.

Feb. 25-26: Reutlingen, Arts and crafts market

The Federation Internationale De Ski is holding a ski jumping championship at the Skistadion Ruhestein on the Schwarzwaldhochstrasse. This market is located in the Friedrich-List-Halle and opens at 11 a.m. This market features a variety market, amusement park and more. Almost 300 vendors and 60 exhibits will be available at the Reitanlage am Trappensee.
rine and the egg and mix well with the flour and yeast. Let the mix rest again for 20 minutes. Form a thick dough roll and cut it into 16 even slices and form them into balls. Heat the oil in a deep fryer or large pot. Add the raw Berliner to the oil and bake them in the oil for three minutes, make sure to close the cover of the fryer or put a lid on the pot. Remove lid and finish frying the Berliner on each side for 3 minutes. The finished Berliner will swim above the oil when done. Remove Berliner from oil and place on a clean paper towel. Allow to cool. Fill a piping bag (fitted with a small round tip) with the jelly. Press the tip of the piping bag into each Berliner and add filling and roll the finished Berliner in sugar.

Feb. 25-27: Heilbronn, Traditional horse market

Feb. 21: Hechingen, Fasching event

Feb. 21: Herrenberg, Fasching market Feb. 21: Trochtelfingen, Fasching parade
This colorful parade winds it way through the center of town starting at 1:30 p.m. This market is located in the center of town and opens at 8 a.m.

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Feb. 21: Villingen-Schwenningen, Fasching parade

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Visitors wanting to see the most colorful and creative masks and costumes should not miss the parade in Villingen. This historical parade dates back to 1467. The region is known for its wood crafts and this shows in the wooden masks worn during this large procession.

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Feb. 12: Wenzenbach Start: train station Wenzenbach Feb. 18-19: Lindewitt Start: train station Flensburg Feb. 18-19: Bad Marienberg Start: train station Nistertal Feb. 18-19: Schwalbach Start: train station Saarlouis Feb. 18-19: Darmsheim Start: train station Bblingen Feb. 18-19: Hallendorf Start: train station Kreuzberg-Hallendorf Feb. 18-19: Wackersdorf Start: train station Schwandorf Feb. 18-19: Ingoldtadt Start: main train station Ingolstadt
For more dates and updated information, visit www.dvv-wandern.de.

Volksmarches in Germany
Jan. 29: Hornheim Start: train station Vaihingen/Enz Jan. 29: Upfingen Start: train station Metzingen or Bad Urach Jan. 29: Lisberg Start: train station Bamberg Jan. 29: Mengkofen Start: train station Mengkofen Feb. 4-5: Burbach-Wahlbach Start: train station Burbach-Wahlbach Feb. 4-5: Bernkastel-Kues Start: train station Kleinich Feb. 4-5: Eimersdorf Start: train station Siersburg Feb. 4-5: Zaiserweiher Start: train station Mhlacker Feb. 4-5: Drfles-Esbach Start: train station Drfle-Esbach Feb. 4-5: Freystadt Start: train station Allersberg Feb. 11-12: Schlp bei Nortorf Start: train station Nortorf Feb. 11: Bad Mnstereifel Start: 9 a.m. at the Kurverwaltung Klner Strasse 13 Feb. 12: Lauterbach Start: train station Vlklingen Feb. 12: Reichenbach Start: train station Gegenbach Feb. 12: Aschbach Start: train station Aschbach

Flea markets in Baden-Wrttemberg

Feb. 1: Freiberg am Neckar Feb. 2: Gppingen, at the Schwimbad Feb. 4: Tbingen, at the Marktkauf Feb. 4: Stuttgart, at the Karlsplatz Feb. 4: Bblingen-Hulb, at the Real Feb. 4: Bad Krotzingen, at the Kurpark Feb. 4: Bietigheim, at the Ballkult Halle Feb. 4: Tbingen, at the Gterbahnhof Feb. 4: Karlsruhe, at Erzbergstrasse Feb. 4: Kirchheim /Teck, at the Gterbahnhof Feb. 4: Neckarsulm, at the EKC Halle Feb. 4-5: Friolzheim, at the Festhalle Feb. 4: Ostfildern-Scharnhausen, at the Extra Feb. 4: Plochingen, at the Stadthalle Feb. 4: Ludwigsburg, at the Rathausplatz Feb. 4: Bblingen, at the Kongresshalle Feb. 8: Freiberg am Neckar, at the Palazzo Strasse 50 Feb. 11: Tbingen, at the Marktkauf Feb. 24: Freiberg am Neckar, at the Feb. 11: Stuttgart, at the Karlsplatz Palazzon Feb. 11: Bblingen-Hulb, at the Real Feb. 25: Tbingen, at the Marktkauf Feb. 11: Crailsheim, at the Feb. 25: Bblingen-Hulb, at the Hofwiesenstrasse Real Feb. 11: Backnang, at the Stadthalle Feb. 25: Steinen, at the Feb. 11: Reutlingen, at the Listhalle Wiesentalhalle Feb. 11: Stuttgart-Vaihingen, at the Feb. 25: Kirchberg/Jagst, at the sterfeldhalle Schlosshof Feb. 11: Weil im Schnbuch, Feb. 25: Karlsruhe, at the Mercado Childrens market at the Mehrzweck Feb. 25: Donaueschingen, at the halle Donauhallen Feb. 11: Esslinge-Berkheim, at the Feb. 25: Calw, at the Bauknecht Osterfeldhalle area Feb. 12: Leonberg, at the Obi Feb. 25: Plochingen, at the Feb. 17: Freiburg, downtown Stadthalle Feb. 18: Stuttgart, at the Karlsplatz Feb. 18: Winnenden, at the Stadthalle Feb. 25: Ilshofen, at the Stadthalle Feb. 25: Korntal, at the Stadthalle Feb. 18: Balingen, at the Volksbank Feb. 26: Baden-Baden, at the Feb. 18: Stuttgart-Weilimdorf, at the Shopping-Cite Lindenbachhalle Feb. 18: Ostfildern-Scharnhausen, at Feb. 28: Metzingen, at the Picks the Extra Raus Feb. 18: Filderstadt, at the FilharFor a complete listing monie and locations, visit www.meine-flohmarkt Feb. 18: Stuttgart-Ost, at Neue termine.de and click on the 7000 zip code link.
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Commander: Col. Carl D. Bird Command Sgt. Major: CSM Anthony Bryant Public Affairs Officer: Mark J. Howell Out & About Editor: Birgit Thompson

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